My mechanic recommended this service and I don't know if it is likely to extend the life of the transmission or not.
2007-03-04 11:44:14 · 7 answers · asked by moeyhem 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
With that many miles, if you change the trans filter and fluid, it may not pull out of its tracks. If the transmission is whining or slipping, new fluid will cause it to go completely out in short order.
2007-03-04 11:55:18 · answer #1 · answered by acesfourpal 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As a general rule of thumb you should change the fluid and filter at 75,000 mile intervals. This does depend on each manufacturers' recommendations, but it works well for most. I would definitely get it changed. It doesn't cost that much. However, there may be some damage done. Probably not much if you don't have any driveability problems. But the parts of the transmission that wear out become particulate matter in the fluid which propagates wear at a higher rate. So, it is really better late than never - have it dumped.
2007-03-04 15:15:59 · answer #2 · answered by kfhaggerty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when was it done last? At how many miles? If it was done as per dealer recomendation, then yes, you should keep up with the scheduled maintanence. But if it was never done before, then you may wind up with more problems. The old fluid probably left a lot of varnish on the seals, if you flush it now, you could wind up with a lot of leaks.
good luck......
2007-03-04 11:57:12 · answer #3 · answered by mailbox1024 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your going to sell it no ! but if the van is to be kept, yes,and don't just flush it change the filter too, my buddy Joe works at a G.M. transmission plant and he said if you do this one time during the life of the van , your never have trouble with it, seems you have had good luck so far, I'd change it !
2007-03-04 12:01:38 · answer #4 · answered by greghemmert 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a little overdue but it is always good to keep a maintenance schedule. Annotate when you do your tune ups and oil changes. Also find out when it is recommended to do these scheduled maintenance in accordance with your vehicle specifications/manufacturer.
2007-03-04 11:51:26 · answer #5 · answered by vsMechanic68 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
with that many miles, from what i understand you should not do a flush. a flush is only recommended under 70k and then routinely.
2007-03-04 11:48:46 · answer #6 · answered by jay 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
change it only if its dirty, or your transmission pan is leaking, sometimes changing it does more harm than good.
2007-03-04 11:49:43 · answer #7 · answered by shefixescars 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋